ASPIRE
Custom Transformative
Well-being, Leadership & Team Development
WORKSHOPS, SERIES & RETREATS
Testimonials
“I valued the intentional community and received support while I explored my inner self. I learned that mindfulness is possible in a busy life/practice and finding the space to be is important/vital.”
Kathrine Conliffe, DO
Pediatrician
FITINLOU Wellness for All
St. Matthews, KY
“I received peace and growth of mind. I valued our time together and sharing."
Lisa Pitino, DO
Rehabilitation & Pain Medicine
Santa Ana, CA
“There is so much love in community! I received everything and more including warmth and love from complete strangers. I now know that AM enough and I am ready to share the practices I have learned in all areas of my life.”
Sally Liner, OT
Occupational Therapist
Canton, Ohio
“I valued the openness of sharing and empathy without judgement. I received acceptance and most importantly the knowledge that I am not alone in the journey."
Robin Borzotta, RN
Nurse
Asheville, NC
“This experience was amazing. It brought out my creativity, desire for play and it gave me more tools for myself. I learned that I want health and connection above all in my life.”
Alicia Chitanand, DO, CAQSM
Family Medicine & Sports Medicine
Cary, NC
“I valued Robyn and Jonathan guiding us through challenges based on their personal experiences. I received a great group of participants and a safe space to talk to strangers about issues. I learned how to be a better listener. I plan to take more personal time off from work even in small moments and enjoy my surroundings more.”
Serek Berk Boge
Compass Real Estate
Broker Associate
Miami, FL
“I valued the non-judgmental environment, community, and meeting new people. I received guided time for reflection, assessment and intentional focus on what my lifetime and effort has been spent on and where I want to focus my time and energy with intention to determine the next chapter of my life.”
Tracy Bell, MMSc, PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry
Physician Assistant
Principal Faculty, South College
Asheville, NC
“I learned ways to self-talk that are compassionate. I received deeper richer invitations to learn by exploration, rather than didactics as well as new friendships and inspiration to do things for myself. I valued the low pressure and 'permission' to do what we need/want.”
Lisa Oldson, MD
Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine
Oldson Medical
Chicago, IL
“I valued connection, empathetic retreat hosts and attendees, and mental models for responding to internal and external conflict. I received a sense of warmth,love and caring, inspiring stories, different ways to approach a difficult situation, event or period, and amazement."
Pat Contino, MD
Family Medicine
Hopscotch Primary Care
Asheville, NC
“I received more than I ever imagined including friendships and priceless learning about grace and choice. I valued the unhurried schedule, lovely souls of attendees, rest and the love shared."
Matt Mahar, MD
Family Medicine
Arden, NC
“I don’t go home as the same chaplain. I am so grateful for the new skills I have to navigate the intensity of healthcare. For all you did to make that possible I am so very grateful. I valued your respect for diverse needs which allowed us to be comfortable. I learned how our minds can identify reality and how to focus on small gratitude insights. Watching others heal and grow was wow! I plan to meditate, move and be in my body more. I look forward to sharing and passing it on."
Tricia Lytle
Chaplain, Manager of Spiritual Care
AnMed.org
Anderson, SC
“I received realness, openness, warmth and love. I valued the relationships formed with others. I plan to be in the space between the past and the future-the now-the present. This is why it’s called a gift!"
Joan Monahan PhD, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
, Clinical Supervisor
Legacy Wellness Center

Winchester, VA
“I valued the safe space for sharing, community of peers, and guidance from experts. I plan to prioritize different areas of my life that align with my goals."
Camille Sluder, MD

Otolaryngology

Asheville Ear Nose & Throat

Asheville, North Carolina
“I received tools to stay present and to connect with self and others. I valued the teachings, practices, connections, attunement and authenticity felt in the environment around me."
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Divya Mahadevia, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Charlotte, NC
“I valued feeling seen and not feeling alone. I plan to dig deeper, slowly, into connecting with myself, my beliefs, and my why outside of medicine."
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Stephanie Dillon, DO
Geriatric Medicine
Atrium Health
“I received clarity on how to listen and how powerful thoughts are. I learned about what my values are. I valued authenticity, knowledge, openness and community."
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Laurie Boge, DO
Emergency Medicine
Army Veteran
Miami, FL